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Humans may have untapped 'superpowers' from genes related to hibernation, scientists claim

Scientists pinpointed key "regulators" that help control the metabolisms of hibernators, and say the same genes might hold untapped benefits for humans.

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Skyscraper-size spikes of methane ice may surround Pluto's equator

Giant, ridge-like structures of methane ice, known as "bladed terrain," may be much more abundant along Pluto's equator than previously realized, a new study suggests.

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How far can the most powerful telescope see into space?

Telescopes have come a long way since the first one was invented in 1608. So what's the most powerful telescope operating today, and how far can it see?

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Earth, Mars, Venus — and a long-lost planet — may have once 'waltzed' in perfect harmony around the sun

New simulations suggest that up to four of the solar system's rocky planets, including Earth and a long-lost world, once orbited in mathematical harmony around the infant sun.

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AI is entering an 'unprecedented regime.' Should we stop it — and can we — before it destroys us?

The technological singularity — the point at which artificial general intelligence surpasses human intelligence — is coming. But will it usher in humanity's salvation, or lead to its downfall?

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Warm and cool temperatures travel on completely different paths to the brain, study finds

Researchers have mapped out the neural pathway that humans use to perceive cool temperatures and found that it's separate from the one for sensing heat.

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What's the longest lightning bolt ever recorded?

Lightning is one of the greatest natural forces on our planet. New mapping tools are revealing just how big it is.

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People who see society as cutthroat value antagonistic leaders, study finds

Research suggests that whether people view the world as competitive or cooperative impacts how they perceive antagonistic leaders.

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'Sleeping giant' fault beneath Canada could unleash a major earthquake, research suggests

A new assessment of the enormous Tintina fault suggests it has been slowly accumulating strain over thousands of years.

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2,300-year-old arm tats on mummified woman reveal new insights about tattooing technique in ancient Siberia

A new analysis used near-infrared photography to shed light on the methods and tools for creating tattoos in the Early Iron Age Pazyryk culture.

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'Universal' cancer vaccine heading to human trials could be useful for 'all forms of cancer'

A new mRNA-based vaccine triggers a response from the innate immune system to help arm the body against cancer, a mouse study finds. It's now in early human trials.

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Russia earthquake: Magnitude 8.8 megaquake hits Kamchatka, generating tsunamis across the Pacific

The 8.8 magnitude megaquake is the joint-sixth largest earthquake ever recorded and the first tsunami waves have already hit Oahu, Hawaii.

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Here we go again! Controversial paper questions whether interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is 'possibly hostile' alien tech in disguise

A controversial new paper questions whether the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is a potentially dangerous alien probe, similar to claims made about 'Oumuamua. But experts have called it "nonsense".

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Planned C-sections linked to increased risk of childhood leukemia, study finds

A new study underscores a known link between planned C-sections and the risk of ALL, a childhood cancer. But overall, the risk is still very small, experts caution.

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What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?

The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped belt of volcanoes known for explosive eruptions and intense earthquakes.

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What happened to Rome after the empire fell?

Rome continued on after the Western Roman Empire fell but faced war and a population crash.

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Ancient DNA suggests ancestors of Estonians, Finns and Hungarians lived in Siberia 4,500 years ago

A study of genomes from ancient Siberian people shows genetic linkages with people living in Estonia, Finland and Hungary today.

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Why do cats hate water?

It's a well-known fact that most cats despise getting wet. But why?

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Could we ever build a transatlantic tunnel?

Will we ever have an underwater tunnel between New York and London?

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Scientists gave mice flu vaccines by flossing their tiny teeth — and it worked

In a proof-of-concept study, scientists have shown that flossing your teeth could be a way to deliver vaccinations that protect you against viruses.

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Astronomers discover new dwarf planet 'Ammonite' — and it could upend the existence of Planet Nine

A newly discovered dwarf planet called 'Ammonite' (2023 KQ14) has been spotted in the outer solar system, and it could be another nail in the coffin for the Planet Nine hypothesis.

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96% of oceans worldwide experienced extreme heatwaves in 2023, new study finds

The extreme marine heatwaves of 2023 may signal a tipping point for Earth's climate, a new study suggests.

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Earth is starting to spin faster — and scientists are considering doing something unprecedented

Two days this summer have been unusually short, with the shortest expected on Aug. 5, leading global timekeepers to consider adding a negative leap second.

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Best-ever map of the human genome sheds light on 'jumping genes,' 'junk DNA' and more

In a pair of papers, scientists greatly expanded our catalog of known genomic variation among humans.

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Bite marks reveal giant terror birds were potentially prey for another apex predator — humongous caiman

Researchers have found evidence of a titanic tussle between a terror bird and a large caiman in Colombia's ancient La Venta wetlands.

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